{"id":435,"date":"2024-11-01T21:12:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T21:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/?p=435"},"modified":"2025-03-10T20:53:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T20:53:58","slug":"can-oral-health-wait-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/01\/can-oral-health-wait-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Oral Health Condition Wait Until After I Enhance My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman holding up a card with a question mark on it to cover her mouth\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t wait to enhance your smile with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> \u2013 or at least, you don\u2019t want to wait. No one can blame you for that; cosmetic dentistry treatments are top-notch these days, and well worth the excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have an existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">oral health condition<\/a>, there\u2019s good reason for you to pump the brakes. Here\u2019s why you should take care of your teeth before starting your cosmetic dental appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Impact of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">Gum disease<\/a> can be an alarming oral health condition that targets \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 your gums. Often, a patient\u2019s gums will become red and swollen. They might even experience a toothache or two. If left untreated, gum disease can advance to gingivitis and weaken your soft oral tissue until there\u2019s simply not enough support for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Even treatments that involve adhering a cosmetic to your teeth, such as porcelain veneers or Lumineers, will be negatively impacted if your teeth start to fall out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth Decay Complications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be more familiar with a common effect of tooth decay: cavities. Harmful oral bacteria produce an acid that eats away at dental enamel, which is why when there\u2019s excessive bacteria build up in your mouth, you might find a hole in your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some misleading information you might come across on the internet can make it seem like certain dental cosmetics are unaffected by tooth decay. This is true only in a technical sense. Veneers, Lumineers, metal-free restorations, and dental bonding can\u2019t decay, but what remains of the natural tooth underneath can. If your pearly whites develop cavities, your cosmetics could become loose or damaged!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to Your Dentist to See if The Time is Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although oral conditions like tooth decay and gum disease often come with uncomfortable symptoms, it\u2019s not always obvious that your teeth are in poor shape. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to schedule a consultation with your dentist. They\u2019ll evaluate your mouth for red flags and, if they notice potential problems, help you receive treatment so your condition doesn\u2019t compromise your dental cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote successful, long-lasting dental cosmetics and enjoy your smile to the fullest, it\u2019s best to wait until your teeth are healthy to proceed with cosmetic dentistry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Alberto Lamberti has a decade of experience helping people build and maintain happy, healthy smiles. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he remained to complete a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry. Now, he offers a comprehensive array of services to meet all your dental needs. He combines a caring approach with state-of-the-art technology to provide lifelike restorations to rebuild your smile. You can request an appointment on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\u00a0or call (561) 430-2705.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can\u2019t wait to enhance your smile with cosmetic dentistry \u2013 or at least, you don\u2019t want to wait. No one can blame you for that; cosmetic dentistry treatments are top-notch these days, and well worth the excitement. 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